China

SP Group deploys 240 MWp agrivoltaic project in China

This will be fully operational by the end of 2024.

CNOOC commences production in Wushi 17-2 oil field project

It is projected to have a peak production of about 9,900 barrels.

China to operate 40% of global offshore wind capacity by 2050

The country’s sector is expected to advance despite high investment costs and fading subsidies.

China’s new coal power approvals down nearly 80% in H1

Greenpeace said this is possibly a turning point.

China’s wind and solar capacity surpass coal for the first time

In H1, wind and solar added over 100 GW versus 8 GW from coal.

China’s solar dominance shines bright in energy development

Beijing is projected to exceed its target of 200GW additional solar and wind capacity this year.

China to account for half of 4.7 TWdc solar capacity addition between 2024 and 2023

It is also seen to lead the wind power and energy storage market.

China leads growth of renewable energy capacity in 2023

In wind alone, over 66% of the additions were from Beijing.

Why imported LNG is not the ‘bridging fuel’ in China’s energy transition

Coal generation costs lower by $30 to $40 per MWh than natural gas-fired generation. 

China is 2nd most attractive for renewable investments

It garnered a total score of 72, behind the US with 73.6.

China to achieve solar and wind energy goal ahead of 2030 target

Solar and wind energy capacity is seen to exceed the 1,200 GW target next year.

Mingyang and BASF get approval for 500 MW offshore wind farm

The project is expected to start operations by 2025.